Chilled Head-Off Gutted Pollock from Germany
Head-off, gutted (HOG) pollock fish, fresh chilled, still classified as whole fish under Gadidae excluding 0304 fillets. HTS 0302.59.5010 applies as long as not further processed into meat/fillets. Common for surimi production preprocessing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document HOG processing as minimal (no filleting) with photos/records to defend 0302 classification
• Test for histamine levels in chilled Gadidae fish; high levels may trigger FDA rejection
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with fillets; use clear 'whole HOG fish' manifests